Buddy Grover, legendary lighthouse keeper dies at 96
By Dan Heneghan One of Atlantic City’s bright lights was extinguished last week when Buddy Grover, the city’s most famous lighthouse keeper, passed away at the age of 96. “Our lighthouse shines a little dimmer today because he has left us” wrote Milton Glenn III, the...Absecon’s 2023 Citizen of the Year Award announced, dinner to be held
By Julia Train The 2023 Absecon Citizen of the Year Award was recently announced by the Absecon Republican Club. The 18th recipient is 24-year-old Jacob Hackett. The prestigious, nonpartisan award is given to an individual who has made a major contribution to the City...Holy Spirit graduate living his dream with the Philadelphia 76ers
By Holly Martin Ky Carlin is living his dream as a Philadelphia 76ers beat writer and senior editor of the Sixers Wire for USA Today. On game day, Carlin starts his morning at Sixers practice facility in Camden, writing content and taking notes. From then on, Carlin...Absecon is the Cheers town
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle When I was looking for a place that exemplified a “Cheers” type of atmosphere, Reddog’s Hi Point Pub, located at 5 N. Shore Road in Absecon, seemed to be the ultimate choice. New owners Lilly Peterson and her husband, Joe...The Yard family spreads Christmas cheer
By Julia Train Driving around to look at Christmas displays is a classic activity during this time of year. While some opt to keep it simple, others, like the Yard family, go all out. Their decor encompasses their house on all sides. In addition to lights, signs and...
